Stories from Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Recycling issues addressed(03/10/10)Charles Betts, of Nuway Recycling, took time to clear up some confusion concerning the city recycling program, which offers curbside pickup. "We are taking all cardboard, all office paper, magazines, junk mail, newspaper. On your plastics, we are focusing on your No. 1 and 2 plastics. Those symbols are on the bottom of your plastic containers," Betts said. "We are taking aluminum cans, tin cans, but we are not taking glass at this time."...

Connealy running for JP(03/10/10)Shirley Connealy, a longtime resident of Blytheville and City Council member has filed as a candidate for District 5 of the Quorum Court. Connealy has lived in Blytheville for 39 years and is married to Mike Connealy. She has six children, all of whom attended Blytheville Public Schools. Four are professionals...